1. Keep it!
Card games are easy to prepare and can be used to practice anything - vocabulary, grammar, speaking skills, and so on. Single words, phrases, pictures or questions on cards can prompt students to use new language without realizing it as they are focused on the game itself.
For this card game you will need a set of cards with questions.
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2. Hot Potato
In this game, students pass around a “hot potato” and answer questions. All you need is a ball (a ball of paper will suffice) and a set of questions or definitions.
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3. Roll and Play
Combine all your traditional classroom games into one with this team game to review vocabulary. Students roll the dice to find out what they need to do to help their team members guess the word.
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4. Basketball Quiz
A quiz-style game played as a whole class in two teams, this game requires students to work together to answer questions and score points. You only need a whiteboard to play.
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5. Board Race
This popular team game can be used to practice spelling, vocabulary and grammar, depending on the level of your students. All you need is a whiteboard, pens and a timer.
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Use these games to help liven up the classroom. Feel free to change and alter the rules accordingly to fit with your learners' needs and requirements. Remember that it's important for your young learners to also have fun to ensure they have a positive learning experience and look forward to coming into the classroom.?
